2025-04-30 21:43:20The phone call was unlike anything Ray Fenix had experienced. He'd been in the presence of powerful men, criminals, and gangsters, but this—this was a game-changer. The name that appeared on his phone's screen was one he'd heard only in hushed whispers: Don Atorro, the head of AS99's North America operations.
Don Atorro was an enigma, a near-legendary figure within the organization, a six-star general of the mafia world. Ray Fenix, by comparison, was nothing more than a mere captain, a foot soldier commanding a few hundred men, with dreams of one day rising through the ranks—he was four levels away from gaining his first star in the organization’s ranking.
But Atorro? He was three levels away from the apex, from the true rulers of AS99. The 99-Degree Supreme Lords, who are nine in number—the ones whose mere presence could command entire continents—were the legends, and the Ashford clan, rumored to be their true masters, controlled it all. Only a born Ashford can be the Supreme Leader, as rumors had it.
Ray’s hands trembled as he silenced his men, the weight of the call sinking in. His legs buckled beneath him, and he dropped to the floor, still holding the phone to his ear. There was a moment of stunned silence before his voice cracked out, his words low and respectful, as if he were in the presence of a god.
"Yes, sir," he murmured, his body instinctively lowering to the ground. His voice trembled as he spoke, and every inch of his being screamed with the reverence due to such power. "I understand."
The call ended, and Ray’s men stood frozen, waiting for instructions. After a long pause, Ray slowly rose, but he did so not as a captain commanding his men but as a man completely unmoored. He turned to Jamie, who watched with a calm that made Ray’s stomach churn.
"Young Supreme Leader," Ray said in awe, his voice almost reverent as he dropped to his knees before Jamie, his forehead touching the ground. His words seemed to echo in the room, resonating with a power that sent shivers down the spines of his men who were the only ones with him and Jamie inside the store. "I... I must show my respect."
The room was silent, such silence that could be felt from a mile away. Even the women, who had once mocked Jamie but now felt pity for him, were completely still, unsure of what was happening inside the store. For a moment, the entire world seemed to pause, as if holding its breath. Ray had instructed everyone to leave the store, he wasn’t one who carried out his operations in the sight of spectators.
Jamie stood still, unsure how to react. He knew enough to understand that something far bigger than he could have imagined was unfolding before him. His voice was calm, yet tinged with curiosity as he asked, “Why are you calling me that?”
Ray Fenix, trembling and still kneeling, did not dare to look up. “I... I don’t know the full extent of it, but... Don Atorro—he’s... he’s recognized you,” Ray stammered. “The order came from the highest level. I... I’m not authorized to explain, Young Supreme Leader, but you’re... you’re not what you seem to be.”
Jamie’s mind raced. He had known there were secrets hidden within his family’s history, but this? This was a revelation. "What does this mean?" he asked, his voice demanding more than just answers.
Ray's gaze remained fixed on the floor, his voice barely a whisper. “It means you are not just anyone. The AS99 empire... they see you, and they bow to you. I have never... I have never seen anything like this. But I... I serve you now… we all serve you now.”
Jamie took a deep breath, his mind processing the enormity of the situation. He had always known he was destined for something more, but now it seemed his inheritance ran deeper than he could have ever imagined. It wasn't just wealth; it was power. The kind of power that could bend men like Ray Fenix to their knees.
“Stand up,” Jamie ordered, his tone firm but not unkind. “I don’t need you groveling.”
Ray and his men rose, still shaking with fear. “I am at your service, Young Supreme Leader. Whatever you ask, I will do.”
Jamie thought for a moment. He had been planning his next move since he left the hospital, but now, with the AS99 organization at his disposal, everything had changed. He had the power to reshape his life, to take revenge on those who had wronged him and his mother. And it was time to begin.
“I want you to go to Mick Dalton,” Jamie said, his voice cold and deliberate. “Shut down his nightclub and bring him to me. I’m going to make him pay for everything he did to me.”
Ray nodded quickly, his fear of Jamie's power evident in his every movement. "It will be done, Young Supreme Leader. Right away."
“Good,” Jamie said. “Now, take care of the rest of the store. Send the ladies outside away, I don’t want any questions about what’s happening here. Get the manager in here and order her to let me pay for what I took. And not a single word from her.”
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Chapter 20
Jamie shifted his focus to sightseeing as the car zoomed across the roads of the island city. Though the city was smaller, it was incredibly advanced. For one, the technology imbued into the daily lives of the island inhabitants was superior to that of the rest of the world.It seems the civilization on this island is solely funded by the Ashford family's futuristic tech company, AS-Crows Tech Corp.As the convoy proceeded forward, Jamie noticed that the road had become more private. There are barely any other vehicles on this elevated road. Each side of the surrounding path is filled with vibrant forest and even signs of wildlife.Soon, the road opened up to a huge gate, held up by tall fences that stretched beyond the limits of his eyesight.Tom Yates turned to Jamie as he gestured to the gates. “Young Master, welcome to the Michael Estate-123.”Jamie figured out that the ‘-123’ came from the number assigned to his father's island. Since he had up to 150 islands, this must be no.1
Chapter 19
As the jet was about to take off, Jamie received a call from the director of St. Mary's Hospital. With a smirk on his face, he picked up the call, knowing fully well what this call was about. “Director Rowling, how may I help you?”The director cleared his throat before he uttered a word. “President Jamie, I hope you're having a pleasant morning. I wanted to update you on the situation with Mr. Barnard Reynolds. I….uh, allowed a doctor to treat him.”Jamie faked a slightly displeased tone. “And why would you do that without my permission?”The director sounded very nervous now. “I'm sorry, Sir Jamie. It's just that time was running out. If we had failed to give him the treatment past the scheduled time, it could really lead to complications in his health. I'm just trying to avoid lawsuits from the Reynold Agency's CEO.”Jamie chuckled lightly, easing the tension through the call. “Relax, director. I'm not mad at all. I expected you to take the proper action. It's fine. From now on, d
Chapter 18
Kennedy Goodwin walked over to his daughter. “Surely, this must be from the Ashford subordinate. Despite not showing up today, he still remembered to send you a gift through Jamie.”He was very satisfied to see that his persistence to acquaint himself with the Ashford subordinate didn't turn out to be in vain.This gift was definitely something only an affiliate of the Ashford family could afford to give out.Sonia’s group of friends rushed to her side, begging to tag along with her whenever she decided to use the gift card. After a while, they urged her to open the second box. This was a bit bigger than the first one.Stacy pointed at it. “This one is definitely from Jamie. I wonder what he got you though?”Under everyone's gaze, Sonia opened the second box, and she gasped at what she saw.One of Sonia's girlfriends chuckled with amusement. “Sonia, this is an Amore Eterno necklace! It features 25 diamond solitaires, 4 heart-shaped diamonds, and more than 20 round jewels. It's worth
Chapter 17
Before Jamie left the birthday party, he attempted to return Stacy's money back to her, but then, with a snack on his shoulder and a disapproving frown on her face, she declined.“Listen to me, Jamie, I don't care how rich you are now, don't you dare return my gifts back to me, do you hear me? It's almost like you're looking down on me.”Jamie quickly held her hands. “Stacy, come on. You know that's not true. I would never look down on you. I just don't want you to go through this month without money.”Jamie smiled lovingly at his former stepsister. “I'm aware that the money you sent to me that night was your entire allowance for this month. It's not right that a beauty goddess of HU would spend the next thirty-one days without spending on herself. I'm not lacking money now, so give me the honor of giving a bit back to you, okay?”It was hard for Stacy to reject this offer at this point. Jamie wanted to repay a fraction of her kindness. It would be wrong to not accept it. Thus, she
Chapter 16
Jamie smiled up at the incredibly gorgeous young woman as he took her hand, feeling the warmth of her slender and incredibly smooth palm.Seeing their held hands, Kennedy immediately showed concern. “Hey, my dear, don't go out holding hands like that, okay? I don't want to have to deal with another complaint from your future….”Sonia stomped his high heels in anger, cutting her father off. “Dad, Tyson is and will never be my future husband! I absolutely refuse! Besides, if Mr. & Mrs. Crooks say anything, just inform them that Jamie is now being backed by a subordinate of the Ashford family. I'd like to see if they'd dare mess with him.”She ignored her father's babbling as she pulled Jamie right out of the room, followed by the Ashford bodyguards.Jamie couldn't help but smile waly at Sonia. He didn't know she could be this daring.A minute later, the guests were surprised when they saw Sonia guiding Jamie back on deck by his hand. Of course, the daring Sonia ignored everyone's face,
Chapter 15
Minutes later, Jamie had convinced the Goodwin father and daughter with his made-up story.According to Jamie, he had been noticed by the Ashford subordinate who was supposed to attend this party about a year ago due to his incredible top-tier academic performance.As it turns out, the Ashford family had established a scholarship program in over 100 top-tier universities across the continent, and Hollywood University was one of them.Those individuals with access to top-secret information were aware that the Ashford family, despite practically owning Hollywood University, still donates billions of dollars annually to various projects. And one of these funded projects includes an extensive scholarship program that Jamie is listed on.For each university that was funded, the Ashford family assigned a subordinate to represent them. And it appears that the Ashford subordinate that Sonia's father, Kennedy Goodwin, had invited to this birthday party, is the Ashford family's representative
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